Job title: AVP, Internal Audit ( UAE National)
Location: Dubai, UAE
About noon:
We're building an ecosystem of digital products and services that power everyday life across the Middle East - fast, scalable, and deeply customer-centric. Our mission is to deliver to every door every day. We want to redefine what technology can do in this region, and we're looking for an Manager, Internal Audit who can help us move even faster.
noon's mission: Every door, every day.
What you'll do:
- Lead and oversee the NUB Audit team, supporting the Head of Internal Audit in providing independent and objective assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls across the organization.
- Define and drive the annual and multi-year risk-based Internal Audit Plan covering financial, operational, compliance, technology, and strategic risks across all business units.
- Provide inputs for the continuous development and refresh of the enterprise-wide audit universe, ensuring alignment with business strategy, regulatory expectations, and emerging internal and external risks.
- Continuously monitor the organization's risk profile, identify emerging and thematic risks, and proactively assess potential impacts to the business.
- Deliver the approved Internal Audit Plan effectively and efficiently, ensuring timely execution, high-quality audit coverage, and value-added outcomes.
- Identify root causes for recurring audit issues and control weaknesses, and recommend practical, sustainable solutions that enhance control maturity and operational efficiency.
- Oversee the execution of integrated, end-to-end audits by assigning resources with appropriate skill sets and reviewing audit work to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to internal audit standards.
- Monitor the status of management action plans, with a particular focus on high-risk and high- priority issues, and escalate delays or ineffective remediation where required.
- Build strong working relationships with senior management, business unit heads, and key stakeholders while maintaining independence and professional skepticism.
- Promote the value of Internal Audit as a trusted advisor by providing insights on process improvements, risk mitigation, and governance enhancement.
- Prepare and present clear, concise, and impactful audit reports and dashboards for senior management and the Audit Committee.
- Attend Audit Committee and senior leadership meetings to present summaries of key audit observations, thematic issues, and overall risk trends.
What you'll need:
- A master's degree from an accredited university in business, finance, accounting, engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 1012 years of progressive Internal Audit, risk, or consulting experience, with significant exposure to Retail, Supply Chain, E-commerce, and Technology-driven organizations..
- A recognized professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CA, ACCA, CISA, or equivalent..
- Strong exposure to CMA guidelines, particularly in relation to quarterly and annual reporting, disclosures, and governance requirements presented to the Audit Committee and the Board..
- Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide or multi-business audits in complex, high- growth, and high-volume environments.
- Strong understanding of Board and Audit Committee expectations, corporate governance principles, and enterprise risk management frameworks.
- Proven ability to communicate complex risk issues effectively to senior executives and Board members..
- Experience managing and developing high-performing audit teams and engaging with senior stakeholders at a leadership level.
- High standards of integrity, independence, and professional judgment, with the confidence to challenge management when required.
- Proven ability to operate autonomously in high-pressure situations, successfully handle multiple competing priorities, and possess a high level of discipline while displaying a high degree of flexibility and professionalism.
Who will excel
- We're looking for people with high standards, who understand that hard work matters.
- You need to be relentlessly resourceful and operate with a deep bias for action.
- We need people with the courage to be fiercely original.
- noon is not for everyone; readiness to adapt, pivot, and learn is essential.
If you feel the above values resonate with you - you will enjoy this incredible journey with us!
